Taylor probably does the most comprehensive job of laying out what the court found and what minefields might be lurking for those on the wrong of the decision.

One of his most significant findings was that for-profit corporations can now claim religious exemptions, much like non-profit religious groups. But Taylor says the decision is likely to affect few employees at Hobby Lobby as well as other companies because it involves only a few contraceptives that the company believes will essentially induce abortion, such as the morning-after pill.

Further, those who want to continue using those contraceptives probably can obtain them either via government funding or their insurer since the costs are relatively low. And, it would be difficult for any firm other than a closely held company with just a handful of owners to convince a court that it is unified in its religious convictions.

Also at KHN, reporter Michelle Andrews talks of how some lawmakers are considering the addition of yet another, cheaper level of Obamacare coverage, in what would be known as “copper” plans. There currently are bronze, silver, gold and platinum offerings that cover anywhere from 60% of costs under bronze policies to 90% for platinum.

The idea is that copper plans would cover 50% of expenses by bringing premiums down to a level that would encourage more enrollment. The insurers’ trade group America’s Health Insurance Plans and a group of U.S. senators led by Alaska Democrat Mark Begich have developed the idea.

Some, however, are concerned a copper plan wouldn’t be affordable to those who needed to use it as out-of-pocket costs would be prohibitive.

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